1978 Clutch goes to the floor some times, suggestions?
07-28-2015, 11:54 AM
#16
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Sometimes the clutch when pushed will go to the floor and not come back up all the way. The clutch still works in the 3 inches or so it does move. I can put my toe under it and pop it back up and it works fine. this has happened top me twice once while starting the car the other right after i started it and was putting it in reverse.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Impossible to tell which one (master or slave) is bypassing.
The best thing to do is to replace both and start over, unless you have evidence that one is relatively new.
Your clutch slipping problem is a different problem.
07-28-2015, 12:04 PM
#17
Nordschleife Master
The slave is cheaper and much easier to do. Bleeding the system is a challenge is either case.
A tip for the master is to replace the guts from inside the car and leave the body in place. It's almost impossible to get to. Search for ideas. One is to cut a hole in the sidewall of the engine bay to gain access. A good thing to do if the engine is out, btw.
A tip for the master is to replace the guts from inside the car and leave the body in place. It's almost impossible to get to. Search for ideas. One is to cut a hole in the sidewall of the engine bay to gain access. A good thing to do if the engine is out, btw.
07-28-2015, 07:24 PM
#19
Nordschleife Master
Here's one I found. I had the exact same problem with the pilot bearing. Hopefully you will just do the first few steps and then the clutch pack will drop out. Do not drop it on your head. It comes out suddenly and it isn't light.
http://members.rennlist.com/jeifert/DD-CLUTCH-REP.html
http://members.rennlist.com/jeifert/DD-CLUTCH-REP.html